Enablement Support Worker

⭐ Join Our Amazing Team at Derbyshire County Council! ⭐

Exciting Opportunity We're on the lookout for passionate Enablement Support Workers to join our short-term reablement teams in the adult care department. If you're eager to make a real difference in people's lives, this is the role for you!

What You'll Do

• Support clients in their own homes, helping them regain independence.

• Collaborate with a multi-professional team to deliver personalized care plans.
• Receive ongoing support and training to help you excel and grow in your career.

Why Choose Us?

• No Experience? No Problem! - We offer comprehensive training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

• Career Growth - We have clear pathways for you to advance into more senior roles.

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Pension
• Wellbeing Support
• PPE and Workwear Provided

Hours available:

18 hours, 24 hours and 30 hours, please put on your application form your preferred number of hours.

Please note: If you have an 18-hour contract you will be working 3 days a week. There are also opportunities to work extra hours when they are available. The job will require unsocial hours including weekends and Bank Holidays. You could also be required to work at night when the need arises and with agreement. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

What We're Looking For

• A caring and compassionate personality.

• A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.

• Creativity, forward-thinking, and the ability to work independently.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work

Additional Perks

• £1000 Welcome Payment (pro-rata, terms apply).
• £100 'Recommend a Friend' Bonus

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Visit our website to learn more about this fantastic role and submit your application. If you prefer a paper application or have any questions, email us at [email protected]

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 October 2024

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This position is included in the Council's £100 'Recommend a Friend' scheme, let us know your recommendation by asking the applicant to say that you recommended this job to them on the personal details section of their application form (Terms and conditions apply)

An initial one off lump sum Welcome/Retention payment of £1000 (pro-rata) is attached to this post payable in your first salary. If you voluntarily leave the Council's employment within 12 months, you are required to repay some or all of the payment (Terms and conditions apply). Further information on employee retention payments is available on our website at Salary scales - Our Derbyshire.

Young workers - Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

*Please note that this position may involve manual handling tasks, including the lifting and manoeuvring of people or equipment, as part of its responsibilities. Candidates must be physically capable of performing such duties to be considered for the role​*

Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.